Interesting Letter From Mr Platt on Congress Summer Delays
Mr Platt notes a long Washington summer as Congress delays the tariff and currency bills. He describes caucus secrecy, absenteeism, and the near adjournment, plus life in the John Dixon House with fellow lawmakers and neighbors. He mentions neighbors including Harrigon Mississippi Smith Minnesota Wingo Arkansas Lever Louisiana Stout Montana Abercrombie Kansas Young North Dakota and Treasurer John Burke. He also reflects on Tenement Life in Washington and meeting Dr Smyth, a veteran from Amenia. Dymund Platy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley of the Hudson
Congressman Harrilgon
Missinnippi
George H. Smith
Ife
Sth
John Dixon
Smyth
Bulletin Board Installed On Centre Street
A new bulletin board on the Centre street side of the Times-Press building debuted Tuesday evening. Planned by Elmer M. Hunter, it uses roller curtains to display messages and is lit by strong lights. Weatherproof plate glass shields the notices, with one side for sports and the other for current news.
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Baa Boon
Centre Street
TimewPrees
Elmer M. Hunter
Times-Press
Directum and Frank Bogash pace at Columbus Grand Circuit meet
Columbus Ohio September racing at Columbus Grand Circuit track features Directum winning straight heats with a 2:02%4 in heat three and Bogash Jr placing in one-two-three fashion. Great Scott wins the 2:16 pace while Arch City Stake 2:08 trotters deliver fast times with Cheony prevailing over Rythman and Marigold in a four-heat event.
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Columbus
Ohio
Directum L
Frank Bogash, Jr
Board of Trade
Bogash
Arch City
Eastview Farm Pacer
Directur L
Frank Bogash
Tommy Murphy
del Rey
Scott
George Kyger
Polly Run
Homer Baughman
Cheeny
Rythman
Robert Milro
Cheony
Marigold
Stythmoell
Great Scott
San Matto
Pennock
Ann
B. m
Kyger-Valentine
B. c. Revere
John H
Cox
Wonder Worthy
Ganatesess
Chitford Hall
Murphy
Wilkie Elder
Edrick
Rita Jay
Bom
Gordon
Charles Tramby
O'Neil
Lady Richmond
G. m
Robin- Ron
Columbus Stake
Fleming
Robert Milrol
B. G
Snow
Bou Zolock
Garrison
Veter Thompson
B. x
Cascade
Rodney
Tommy Finch
Casve
Qaldale
McDonald
King Brook
McCar- Gse
Depspcats
Rythmel
Bik
n.Dobie
Beams Commission Government Beats Commission Government
The proposal for four communications subsections was defeated by a large margin as fourteen thousand reported ballots favored the defeat. Authorities note the measure would have expanded government powers over communications and faced strong public opposition.
Obituary notes mention Joseph Witt burial details
The body of Joseph Witt was moved from Middletown for a funeral in this place with his wife and son attending along with various named attendees. The piece records attendees from the hospital and local associations, noting the Brew er's patron and family cons. It mentions several named pallbearers and attendees, reflecting period local notices.
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Joseph Witt
Middletown
Rowe
Vogel
Andrew Kant
William and
Walter
Wer Edw
Otto Kels
Stephen Bauer
John Driscoll
John Kohl
Charles McGann
Hosodala
Tuberculosis Hospitals Matrons to be Appointed
The State Civil Service Commission approved by the Governor will appoint nurse, head nurse and matron positions at county tuberculosis hospitals from a general eligible list. Counties listed include Fulton, Monroe, Montgomery, Oneida, Ontario, Orange, Oswego, Rensselaer, Schenectady, Tompkins and Ulster. Applicants must be 21 or older New York State residents, no written exam. ratings based on age, education, training and experience. Salaries range from 40 to 75 dollars per month plus maintenance.
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Fulton
Monroe
Montgomery
Oneida
Ontario
Orange
Oswego
Rensselaer
Schenectady
Tompkins
Ulster
State Civil Services Commission
Regidente
New York State
theState Education Department
Ute
Compromises Made By L&HRR In Warwick Village Cases
The Letagh Hudson River Railway Company, through attorney Horton John J. Battle, has recently reached settlements in three major personal injury actions filed by Warwick residents. The cases, represented by Rendick & Gardner, concern Harrison Tomer’s death on March 12 in Warwick yards, leaving a young widow and two daughters. A more serious suit by Harvey St John over a crushed left arm from coal fall remains unresolved but is thought to be nearing settlement. John arewe’s action for January 20 near the Bethlehem Steel Works racks also settled. injuries included a broken collar bone though not permanent.
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Letagh& Hudson River Railway Company
Hort
John J
Battle
Warwick
Warvey
Franklin v
John
Arewe
Bethleh Im
G 'Afor
TOGS DONT MAKE THE PLAYERS IN FOOTBALL TEAM
Rutgers head coach George Foster Sanford praised a freshman for enthusiasm during practice at New Haven Journal Courier coverage. The exchange centered on a feared knee injury and the coach’s insistence that true football merit is earned, not apparel. Morley, an all American halfback, featured as a notable example of talent.
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George Foster Sanford
Rutgers
Sanford
Haven Journal-Courier
Garine
Bophomore
Harker
Goath Sanford
Morley
Manstrated Talks Open With The Solar System
Goshen October 1 T B Schoommaker opens a series of lectures on astronomy at the Central Amusement Hall. The first talk titled The Solar System described the heavens and outlined upcoming Tuesday evenings.
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Goshen
T. B. Schoommaker
Improvement Association Meeting At Village Club
The Improvement Association meeting was held at the office of AV. T. Watao on October 7 in the evening. Elections were to be held for officers and committees. One member noted a donation of at least 104 dollars, and the weather was referenced in the discussion. E.R.N. Marriman enters Yale with the class of 17, ensuring continued representation.
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Guehean
Villace
Ansoctien
E.R.N. Marriman
YALE
New Haven
RH. Bartiman
Edward R. NX
Varriman
Vale
Astele
Sears
Averill
Active Life Saving by J Riley and Colleagues at Avondale Depot
A woman about 45 from Belleville, unnamed, fell onto the Erie railroad near Avondale depot in Nutley while attempting to free a train. Edward J. Riley, station agent, and assistant Vucar Perkins dragged her from between the rails as a New York bound train neared, saving her life. a physician arrived after the rescue and the woman left with a cleaned head wound.
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Belleville
Newark
Tesday
Erie
Avondale
Nutley
Edward J. Jifley
Middletown
Vucar Perkins
Ler Kile
New York
Paus
Itiley
Perkin
I. B. Wihelan
Eight Men Loot Bank in Arkansas Town
Fort Smith Ark Oct 1 Eight masked bandits armed with rifles robbed the First State Bank at Dardanelle Ark after a gun battle they escaped into the foothills with several thousand dollars. Authorities pursued but details were limited.
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Fort ‘Smith
Ark
First State Bank
Dardanelle
Surrogate's Clock Draws Court Notice in Newburgh Case
Surrogate Sweezey secures a clock for the Newburgh courthouse after a lengthy petition process. The event drew attention as the clock was placed behind the toes and reportedly struck the sage. John G. Williams, the surrogate’s stenographer, refused further comment, noting only that it was a clock.
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Rewhirzi
Bate Sweney
Sheri Logier
Egier
Sturegate
Swezey
Caporters
Jay Everyvone
Newburgh
Vetrt
Hig Watch
John G. Willia
Saezey
New York
Rockley Gossip From Oct 1 Social Notes
Recklet residents report Ray Smith moving from Mrs Rose's to John Chambers' house and visits by Mr and Mrs Mulligan of New York. Miss Molly Castles visits her brother in New York. Bruce Staru earned a position in New York. Mrs Rachel Liewster of New York visits her brother Jacob Swarts. Janes Turnbull and children visit Vane Bush here. Ruth Rose attends her mother’s funeral at Fort Montgomery. Milgin Las accepts a post in New York. Darwin Merriven buys the Robot Armsucog firm in Drury Lan.
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Ray Smith
Rose
John Chambers
John Mulligan
Alter
New York City
Mulligan
Molly Castles
Bruce Staru
Rachel Liewster
Jacob Swarts la
Janes Turnbull
Vane Bush
Rocklet
Ruth Rose
Fort Montgomery
Aie Milgin Las
Darwin Merriven
Ure Robot Armsucog
Drury Lan
New Hampton Clarifies Grand Jury Referral Record
New Hampton dated Sept 3 corrects a prior Sept 29 item about Willun Babcock being held for a grand jury. The correction states Bates did not call Deputy Sheriff Larkin on the phone to warn, but an employee of Mr. Yates assisted, and Stephen Steiner contacted the offices.
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New Hampton
Tintes
Willun Babcock
GA Bates
Sherif Larkin
oAlates
Yates
Stephen Steiner
Obituary of Mrs Mattie Teller Maston
Mrs Mattie Teller Maston died early Saturday at her Albany home after a long illness. Age 53, born Eisenville May 28 1860, daughter of Dr Get Teller and Martha Cornellis. Survived by husband Maxton, children Edward and Sara, sister Sara Teller of Port Earle, and brothers Emory Ellington, Herbert, and Alonzo Teller. Funeral and interment in Albany Monday afternoon.
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Mattie E. Teller Maston
Masthe
Teller Maston
Ociork
Albans
Bright
Apple Blossoms Bloom On Farm Harvest
A farm scene reports apple blossoms on a tree after a branch of blossoms was presented by J. W. Book staver of Crratal Run. The spray of blossoms was plucked through a harvest on the farm fox 2x. Bockataver, Tuesdaz.
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the Times
J. W
Social Functions For Convention Delegates Set in New York
Elaborate plans outline receptions and dinners for the General Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in New York. Events include a Metropolitan Museum of Art reception, Butler at his Bromin gs ide Drive home, zoological garden and Natural History Museum open receptions, Sherry private gathering, and many association dinners. Activities run daily except weekends with various parochial hostesses serving tea and luncheons. Excursions to St Stephen's College and Garden City are planned for Oct 18.
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General Convention
Protestant Episcopal Church
New York
Cathedral of
St. John the Divine
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Brorningside Drive
Bronz Park Zoological Gardens
Museum of Natural History
Greer
Sherry
Church Club
Hotel Astor
Berkeley Divinity School
Harvard Club
Sewanee
Delmonico’s
Dianer
Cambridge Club
Episcopal ‘Theological School
New Seamen's Church Institute
New York City
Nationl Academy “of Design
St John the Dévina
St. Stephen's College
Annandale-on-the-Hudson
Garden City
Long Island
Seed Potatoes Key to Higher Yields and 100 Percent Crop
Farm notes from the Department of Agriculture stress selecting seed from high producing hills during potato harvest. Choose tubers with ideal shape and smooth skin, discard irregulars, and set aside six tubers per hill for seed. Systematic selection aims to raise future yields and meet demand for superior seed potatoes.
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Dept. of Agriculture
BH. S
Proz 7. C. Otis
State Agricultural Department
Many deer fall on first day of season in Gloversville
Gloversville reports a busy opening day as hundreds hunt the new season. Hunters claim plentiful game and note the six inch horn rule remains disputed while illegal killings and poaching concerns persist. Dogs and wildlife face ongoing downturns with rabbits quail and ducks reported plentiful in swamps and hills.
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Gloversville
Circleville Presbyteran Church to Hold October Services
Circleville church notices the Circleville Presbyterian Church will host a series of services October 5 at 7 30 pm. The public is invited to attend and participate in the event.
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Circleville
Aikara
Mission Participants Leave for Brotherhood Convention
Rev TF Suithers Jr AB Me Cardel and Frank KR Wilson depart Thursday for New York to attend the Brotherhood of St Andrew convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suithers, Jr. Ab, Mecardel
Frank KR Wilson
New York City
the Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Marriage of Mie Skelenger and Howard McMitt in Matamoras
Martha Skelenger of Delaware Snive Matamoras and Howard McMitt of Havoretrew were wed at the bride’s grandfather Ephraim Shay’s home on Delaware Drive Matamoras at 1 33 Sunday afternoon September 21 in a ceremony performed by Rev. A C Corer of Epworth ME Church.
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Momitt —Skelenger
Martha Skelenger
Delware Snive
Matamoras
Howerd McMitt
Havoretrew
Marrime
Ephraim Shay
Delawam Drive
A. C. Corer
Epworth ME. Church
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Mr. Platt
Washington
Congress
House of
Senate
House
Conference
Clark
Conference Committee
Falkstona
Jean Eedess Seacsasens
Callen Eens
Seeee
Malasses Man West
Gilelethes Teaew
Directum
Ch. H
Diragtpin
Kelly (Ryan
Annkge
Colonel
Jonen
Doctor B. P
H. Womiplety
Baron A. K
Nello ‘Temple
Hddie Dillard
Frank Nognah, Jr
Frank Hogash
Foote Prints
Pitman
Mack Thiatic
Steadman
Hernan Wenger
Rea Wilken, Jr
Tae
Beats Commission Government
Associated Presa
Minneapolis
Crt
Borden
Howell
Ememerica
Joshen Garebern
MITK
Independent Republican
L&hrr
Solar System
J. Riley
Arkansas
Associated Press
Rockley
Nagle & Rogers
North St
John Street
Stratton Theatre
H. D. Gould Company
Railroad Ave
New York Churchmen's Association
House of Bishops
House of Deputies
Marlborough
Marseilles
General Board of Religious Education
Questa
Diocesan Board of Religious, Education
Union Square Hotel
Gams Co
Cerlon
Hymenbal
Summit
Stewart
Pelton
East Main ST
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